(5) Physical death has for the believer a peculiar qualification. It is called "sleep," because his body may be "awakened" at any moment. (Phi 3:20); (Phi 3:21); (Th1 4:14-18).

(6) The soul and spirit live, independently of the death of the body, which is described as a "tabernacle" (tent), in which the "I" dwells, and which may be put off. (Co2 5:1-8); (Co1 15:42-44); (Pe2 1:13-15).

(7) At the believer's death, he is "clothed upon" with a "house from heaven" pending the resurrection of the "earthly house," and is at once "with the Lord". (Co2 5:1-8); (Phi 1:23); (Luk 23:43).